The Heritage Trail covers the 100km from Augusta to Busselton and traces the early history of the area through the movements of the Bussell and Molloy families who settled in Augusta in May, 1830 and subsequently moved up the coast looking for suitable agricultural land.
Many of you are no doubt aware that Western Australia boasts a couple of well known long distance hiking trails in this region - The Bibbulmun Track and the well travelled Cape to Cape Track, but very little is known about this trail. It was created for the bicentenary of Australian colonisation in 1988, but it's been neglected over the years and almost forgotten, so we're extremely excited to be sharing it with a select few, walking the highlights, sharing the history, connection to country and exploring stories that remain untold.
Adventurous Women have put together a fabulous experience retracing the footsteps of the pioneers, showcasing the best walking sections, with visits to all the historical sites and points of interest along the way, exploring towns at either end and in between, traversing farmlands, river pools, bush and backroads.
This experience is for those who are interested in history and beautiful walking trails, coupled with easy to moderate walking days, no heavy backpacks, nice lodgings, good food and good company .. and maybe a cheeky vino or two as the accommodation is right on the doorstep of a winery!!
Once we've finished our walk this afternoon, we head off to our accommodation and settle in for the next four nights. Our Guides will prepare dinner, while you relax, take a stroll around the property, or maybe indulge in a spa!
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Once again after a satisfying day, we head back to our accommodation to relax in stunning surrounds.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our afternoon will be spent exploring the quirky little township of Witchcliffe and surrounds, before heading back to our accommodation. For those who would like to partake in a little local Margaret River wine-tasting we can accommodate. For those who aren't wanting this option, maybe you can duck off now and enjoy time to yourself ... spa, book, nap??
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After another wonderful day on the trail, it's back to base for chill time.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After celebrating our retracing of this very little known trail, we then travel back from Busselton to Perth and say our goodbyes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Surrounded by trees and wildlife, the group is spread over 4 cottages on a lovely property with the Margaret River Region. Each cottage as 2 separate bedrooms, one bedroom with two single beds and the main bedroom with an en-suite featuring a double spa bath.
Names will be drawn out of a hat and you'll be sharing with another lady from the group unless you specifically have requested to share with a friend or family for the duration or you've requested the single supplement (additional cost of $450) to guarantee your own room.
Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions:
SHOULD TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS BE IMPOSED DUE TO COVID-19 MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU TO TRAVEL, YOU WILL RECEIVE A FULL REFUND IF THE TOUR DEPARTURE IS 14 DAYS OR MORE. UNDER 14 DAYS, WE WILL ISSUE YOU WITH A CREDIT TO THE SAME VALUE, WITH A 3 YEAR VALIDITY.
No refund is available after departure of a tour has commenced.
